Canadian police launch probe into adverts for 'whites only moms and tots' sessions for parents who want to 'escape forced diversity and join other proud parents of European children'

Canadian police have launched a probe into a series of posters that were put up advertising 'whites only moms and tots' sessions for parents who want to 'escape forced diversity and join other proud parents of European children.' 

The adverts popped up on the streets of Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, last week. They were taken down, and the city's mayor Brad West slammed the 'vile garbage.' 

According to locals, the posters were seen in Coquitlam Centre shopping mall, local coffee shops, and at bus stops nearby. Some had been partially ripped down. 

The poster, which caused outrage online, read: 'Are you looking for somewhere your children can play with others that look like them? Are they tired of being a minority in their schools or daycare?

'Escape forced 'diversity' and join other proud parents of European children as we create an atmosphere in which our kids can feel like they belong. 

Canadian police have launch a probe into a series of posters that were put up advertising 'whites only moms and tots' sessions for parents who want to 'escape forced diversity and join other proud parents of European children'

Mayor Brad West criticized the posters and said that hate like this is not welcome in his community 

'Invest in your child's sense of well being and racial identity by giving them the gift of time spent amongst their own people - because they deserve it.'

Attached was a QR code and link to the parents' telegram group chat, as well as an email address.  

The telegram link brought users to the group, named 'White tri-cities parents and tots.' The link was invalid when DailyMail.com attempted to enter - but CBC reports that there were at least 200 subscribers in the group on Sunday. 

Tri-Cities refer to the Metro Vancouver municipalities of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody. 

Mayor Brad West criticized the posters: 'As soon as it was brought to our attention, Bylaw officers immediately searched the area and all bus stops in the surrounding area, to remove the posters but no signs were present. 

'Perhaps, it was removed by someone else in the community. 

'This vile garbage isn't welcome in our community, or anywhere else. 

'We strive and continue to work on building the bonds of our community and breaking down barriers, promoting all the diversity our city has.'

The city continued: 'The City of Port Coquitlam condemns all symbols of hate. The City values being a welcoming and caring community for all persons.

'The City of Port Coquitlam condemns this in the strongest terms and promotes an environment without hate. 

'The City appreciates the community for sharing their concerns and for bringing it to their attention.' 

Steve September, director of Anti-Racism Coalition Vancouver, said: 'Canada is not a white nation. Canada is a multicultural nation. 

'This poster you see is excluding everybody except white mothers and their children.'

Some conservative-leaning social media users, however, argued that other racial-based groups do exist. One person wrote: 'So this is controversial, but when they organize a ‘black only’ event it is ‘powerful and cultural’ so it’s okay. 

'Double standard.'

Others said that while they do not agree, they respected Canada's freedom of association. One user said: 'I don't like it, but they have a right to freedom of association.' 

And some people simply made light of the situation. One man, who identified himself as not white, wrote on X in jest: 'My wife is white and our children are a blend of both my wife and I... 

'The question is, can I send them for half days [laughing emoji].'